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NCT Number: NCT03993587

The Effect of Head and Shoulder Positioning on the Cross-sectional Area of the Subclavian Vein in Obese Adults

In the present study, the cross-sectional area of subclavian vein, and the depth of the SCV from the skin are assessed in different head positions (neutral, rotation to ipsilateral or contralateral sides) and different shoulder positions (neutral or lowered) in spontaneous breathing obese adults.

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Key information

Conditions

Normal Volunteers

Age range

19 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center

Seoul, South Korea

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy obese adults (BMI ≥ 30)

Exclusion criteria

  • Medication affecting vascular elasticity History of central venous catheterization or clavicle fracture History of lung surgery, operation of chest cage

Treatment and study plan

Ultrasound assessment of vessels

Other

Subclavian vein and related structures are examined using ultrasonography

Primary outcomes

  1. Cross-sectional area of subclavian vein

    Time frame: through the completion of assessment, an average of 1 hr

    Cross-sectional area of subclavian vein is assessed.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Depth of subclavian vein from skin

    Time frame: through the completion of assessment, an average of 1 hr

    Depth of subclavian vein from skin is assessed.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Head and Shoulder Positioning on the Cross-sectional Area and Location of the Subclavian Vein in Obese Adults

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jun 20, 2019
Registry last updated
Mar 29, 2021

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